OCHA 95 of Gazans are trapped in a constantly shrinking coastal area

OCHA spokesman Jens Larke warned of the deterioration of the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip, stressing that it is still very far from what it should be, at a time when the areas that residents can reach and the basic needs are increasing. Larquet explained that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is not only linked to a shortage of food aid, but also seriously include the sheltering crisis. occupy it. He indicated that most of the residents of the Gaza Strip need support in the field of shelter, while humanitarian organizations are facing great difficulties in securing a suitable environment for them, especially with the approach of winter. He added that some areas have become unsafe to reach them, prompting residents to overcrowded in a limited coastal range. The UN spokesperson indicated that the breadth of needs, in conjunction with the decline in the areas available to the population, exacerbates the challenges for humanitarian authorities, especially with regard to providing shelter and securing the necessary preparations for the winter. The crisis is becoming more severe as a result of the continuation of the Israeli blockade, and the prevention of fuel, spare parts and vehicle oils, despite the end of the first phase of the truce agreement signed on October 10, 2025. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated and the suffering of citizens is worsened. According to OCHA’s latest data, more than 2.1 million citizens in the Gaza Strip are suffering from severe food security, in addition to a stifling water crisis. About two million Palestinians are also living in the Gaza Strip in catastrophic conditions, in light of the double blockade and the Israeli reluctance to introduce an adequate amount of humanitarian aid, which has led to the spread of malnutrition and related diseases. Hospitals, in turn, are